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Songwriter Allee Willis, who wrote ‘Friends’ theme, dies

LOS ANGELES – Allee Willis, a songwriter whose work included the Broadway musical “The Color Purple” as well as the theme song from the TV show “Friends” and Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September,...

DATE: Dec 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

No. 24 Air Force faces Washington State in Cheez-It Bowl

Cheez-It Bowl: No. 24 Air Force (10-2, 7-1 Mountain West) vs. Washington State (6-6, 3-6 Pac-12), Friday at 8:15 p.m. ESPN. Line: Air Force by 2 1/2. Series Record: Fir...

DATE: Dec 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Colorado State University to search for top administrators

FORT COLLINS â€“ Colorado State University will soon begin nationwide searches for a provost and executive vice president and a vice president for external relations, officials said. ...

DATE: Dec 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lindsey Vonn goes social with P.K. Subban marriage proposal

Lindsey Vonn popped the question to hockey star P.K. Subban. “Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone!! On our 2 year anniversary, in a “non traditional” move, I asked PK to m...

DATE: Dec 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Daycare owner arrested after kids found behind false wall

COLORADO SPRINGS – A Colorado woman accused of hiding 26 children behind a false wall at her day care center was arrested for investigation of misdemeanor child abuse, court documents said. ...

DATE: Dec 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Forecasters: Storm systems to drop rain, snow on New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE â€“ Much of New Mexico is about to get more rain and snow, with the precipitation continuing into next week, forecasters said Thursday. According to advisories and wat...

DATE: Dec 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico urges residents to get outside on New Year’s Day

SANTA FE – New Mexico officials are urging residents and visitors to spend some time outside on the first day of the year. The State Parks Division will host a series of hikes at ...

DATE: Dec 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico police investigate case of four found dead Christmas Day

All apparently suffered gunshot wounds

DATE: Dec 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado town cancels New Year fireworks, cites environment

FRISCO – The Colorado town of Breckenridge canceled its New Year’s Eve fireworks display over environmental considerations, officials said. The decision was a continuation of the ...

DATE: Dec 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Women sue Frontier Airlines over sex assaults by passengers

DENVER – Two women who say they were sexually assaulted by passengers on Frontier Airlines flights sued the Denver-based budget carrier for allegedly refusing to help them and either not hav...

DATE: Dec 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff dies at 34

BRISTOL, Conn. – ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff, known for his outgoing and friendly personality, dapper dress and great love of sports, has died. He was 34. The sp...

DATE: Dec 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Dancer born with one hand makes Radio City Rockettes history

NEW YORK – A dancer born with one hand is the first person with a visible disability ever hired by New York’s famed Radio City Rockettes. “I don’t want to be known as the dancer w...

DATE: Dec 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts